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When Thy Heart and Soul Have Both Been Fleeced

When Thy Heart And Soul Have Both Been Fleeced When thy heart and soul have both been fleeced world shattered, thy hidden demons released, canyons of whirling circles in night dreams dark rules, no saving light left that redeems. Life raped, your sanctuary invaded, joy for epic pains were thus dark-traded truth is, Hope has yet to be defeated, shall not be, if Love is not ill-treated. Look up! Bright sun still shines upon thy head Spring is golden, gleaming roses are red, world kicked hard but races on as before lift thy head, open eyes, walk through that door. When all is said and done, know this reward greater that gift when life faced was so hard. Robert J. Lindley, 9-15- 1979 Sonnet, ( Tough Nut To Crack, When Has Been Fire Tested)

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Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 7/3/2018 2:41:00 AM

Robert, you amazed with words, imagery and thought in your well fashioned brilliant Sonnet! It is not just a great pleasure to read but also a fount of knowledge! Definitely a FAV. for me! Keep inking beauty.. Thank you so much for sharing. Stay safe and blessed always.

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/6/2018 7:23:00 AM

Yet again, I must thank you my friend! Always a pleasure to read your poetry and your very kind comments given on my own page when you visit. For you are truly a very talented, kind and generous soul..

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 7/3/2018 2:38:00 AM

A Sonnet of challenge, firm stand, hope..to write such an insightful beauty in your blossoming youth that's the "gift of facing life"! We always think that it is the end of our very world, the prevailing of darkness, the dancing of ugliness and evil when our "heart and soul" are "ill-treated" and deceived! but "Bright sun still shines", our "reward", "great gift" is the blessing of acquiring strength, knowledge, experience, endurance, patience.. on the path of life hardships..

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/6/2018 7:22:00 AM

Thank you my friend! Always a pleasure to read your poetry and your very kind comments given on my own page when you visit.

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/1/2018 8:49:00 PM

My dear Robert, to know hardships in life is to cherish, with all your heart, the gifts of joy, hope, love.. without the contrast to show the difference would we truly appreciate these lovely gifts as much.. A beautiful and thought provoking poem masterfully expressed, my wonderful friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/2/2018 2:01:00 PM

Thank you my dear friend. With my recent reviewing of so much of my poetry written decades ago, I am inspired to compose poetry that reflects the reality of the darkness in this world. Tragic darkness that invades human relationships, oft coming from Fate's menacing black hand..

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/1/2018 6:57:00 PM

The obstacles in life help us to be grateful when we are happy and satisfied with how our life is going. Your last lines in this lovely sonnet bring this to light in a compelling way. Beautiful Robert! I hope you are doing well my friend? blessings, Connie xxoo

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/2/2018 1:58:00 PM

Thank you my dear friend. Lately my muse has me writing a bit darker poetry. Primarily due to my finding and reading much of my ancient dark poetry from my youth such as this one is.